FIRST things first. About the blinding error in last week’s column –I do know CSS’s Let’s Make Love etc is one song, but sometimes things are out of one’s control.

Second things

I went to the CIA the other week to watch bandy-legged rocker Robert Plant sing along with Alison Krauss. The music was top-quality but the seating was possibly the most uncomfortable ever. I felt like I was crammed on to a budget flight to Oz – and let’s face it, I ain’t the tallest!

It was refreshing to go to a gig and just see two amazing singers with amazing voices, and their joint reworking of Zeppelin’s Black Dog was a turn-up for the books.

Especially hair-raising was the rendition of Down By the River, from the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack, in which Plant took one of his many back seats, harmonising on backing vocals with legendary producer T-Bone Burnett.

My mam is currently trying to rope me into going to see Eric Clapton in London next month, and has purchased tickets to the Boss at the Millennium Stadium. Can’t wait for that.

Footloose

The stage musical is returning to Cardiff, this time to the New Theatre in October. Considering I’ve seen it the last two times it’s visited, you could say I’m a fan and I won’t be missing out this time either. Performances start on Monday, October 6 and run until October 11.

The following week fans of tragic Jamie Mitchell (not I!) will be able to see him living and breathing – though not for long – as he takes on the role of Romeo in the Shakespeare play. Call the box office on 02920 878889.

Band

Local band Silver Fish play The Bomb, Ynyshir (Union Jack Ex-Servicemen’s Club) on Sunday afternoon, May 25. Check out www.silver-fish.com